South Cotabato institutionalizes CSO Academy to strengthen civil society participation in governance
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of South Cotabato has institutionalized the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Academy to strengthen the capacity of civil society groups and enhance their participation in local governance and development initiatives. During its regular session on Monday, August 10, 2026, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan enacted Ordinance No. 60, Series of […]
563 PSB-paid teachers to deploy in different public schools in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato continues to strengthen the teaching workforce in public schools in the province through the deployment of 563 Provincial School Board (PSB)-paid teachers, helping ease the workload of regular teachers and address the learning needs of students. Ma. Teresa Hallegado, Education Program Supervisor of the Schools […]
22 Junior Officials sworn in during the Linggo ng Kabataan celebration
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — Twenty-two young leaders formally took their oath as Junior Officials before Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. as the Provincial Government of South Cotabato celebrated Linggo ng Kabataan, highlighting the province’s continuing efforts to strengthen youth participation in governance and public service. Tamayo told the young leaders that the commitment to […]
KPSGIAP to hold MOA signing for Batch 22 scholars in September
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Kabugwason Paglaum Scholarship and Grant-in-Aid Program (KPSGIAP), is set to conduct the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing for its Batch 22 scholars this September at the South Cotabato Gymnasium and Cultural Center. Atty. Rhonalyn C. Gallego, KPSGIAP Executive Director, said the activity […]
South Cotabato sustains child nutrition efforts through 4th delivery of Supplemental Feeding Program
South Cotabato, Philippines — The Provincial Government of South Cotabato, through the Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO), completed the 4th Delivery of the Supplemental Feeding Program (SFP) for Calendar Year 2026, further strengthening its commitment to improving the health and nutritional status of young children across the province. The delivery forms part of […]
Governor Tamayo sights a much lower single-digit poverty incidence rate after his term
City of Koronadal, South Cotabato – South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., sights a much lower poverty incidence rate after his 9-year term as Governor of the Province of South Cotabato. Citing the decrease from the 24% percent incidence rate of the province last 2018 down to 13% in 2023, Governor Tamayo hopes to […]
Newly elected South Cotabato Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council officers take oath, commit to strengthening agriculture and fisheries
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The newly elected officers of the Provincial Agricultural and Fishery Council (PAFC) formally took their oath of office at the Provincial Capitol Compound before Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr., officially assuming their roles as leaders of the province’s multi-sectoral consultative and advisory body for the agriculture and fisheries sector. Leading […]
Gov. Tamayo forms special task force to care for adolescent and youth health and welfare in South Cotabato
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato – In a significant step toward strengthening the welfare and development of young people, South Cotabato Governor Reynaldo S. Tamayo Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 12, Series of 2026, creating the Adolescent and Youth Health Development Council in the province of South Cotabato. The executive order institutionalizes a coordinated approach […]
33 South Cotabato barangays qualify for 2026 Angat Awards
KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO — Thirty-three barangays across South Cotabato have qualified for the 2026 Angat Awards, an initiative of the Provincial Government of South Cotabato that recognizes outstanding barangay governments for excellence in governance, service delivery, and community development. Leiancee Gayle Daanoy, Project Development Assistant, said the Angat Awards is designed to encourage barangays […]
PDRRMO distributes search-and-rescue equipment to over 125 schools, barangays to strengthen disaster preparedness
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato — The Office of the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Officer (OPDRRMO) of South Cotabato has strengthened the province’s disaster preparedness by distributing search-and-rescue equipment to more than 70 public schools and 55 barangays during the opening of the two-day South Cotabato DRRM Summit 2026. The distribution is part of […]